L8night with Choccy

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A conversation with Charles Curtis "CORKY" Carroll Apr 04, 2025

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Our guest this week is a legend who had a prolific career and is one of the most recognizable and accomplished Surfers of all time. He has won over 100 Surfing competitions, including multiple victories at the US Surfing and the International Surfing Championships. He is a Musician, an Artist, a Writer, and was the 1st in many of Surfing’s Historic Milestones.

First person EVER to be paid and receive endorsements as a Surfer, first Surfer to have a production PRO model shortboard, first to win a contest with prize money, and was the youngest member on the iconic Hobie Alter Team. We welcome the larger than life personality Mr. Charles Curtis “CORKY” Carroll.

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A conversation with Scott "FARNY" Farnsworth Mar 31, 2025

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Our guest this is week has had Incredible achievements in Surfing and in Business. A

Stellar and Successful Amateur Career, he Dominated the N.S.S.A. which includes a National

Title and an Amateur World Title in 1984, which resulted in the U.S. Team taking Gold. He

continued his success turning Pro and made a name for himself on the World Tour and Charging

on the North Shore. After Retiring from Pro Surfing his business career is just as impressive. He

has worked for some of the biggest and most Iconic Brands in our industry including, Oakley,

Quiksliver, and is currently at Skullcandy. He has an extensive background in Sales and

Marketing, Brand Managing, and National Sales Director. We are pumped and stoked to sit

down with one of the greatest to come out of Huntington Beach both in or out of the water,

Mr. Scott “FARNY” Farnsworth.

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A conversation with Andrew "DAD" Atkinson_Ola Canvas Mar 31, 2025

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Our guest this week is Surfer, Drummer, Artist, Designer, and Entrepreneur. This Talented and Creative dude spent 14 years at Hurley as Global Design Director. During those years he was also a Rock Star Drummer in the Band “Japanese Motors”. In 2020, he and his cousin started a company called “Ola Canvas” which makes timeless surfboard bags cut from deadstock of Military Spec Canvas. The Brand continue to push concepts forward rooted in Surfing with a developed full range of apparel, bags, accessories, and specialty Collaborations. We are pumped to hear about Surfing, Music, Design, and building a company, we welcome Andrew “DAD“ Atkinson.

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A conversation with Masahiko "KITO-SAN" Kito_ THE SURF Mar 31, 2025

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Our guest this week is a Trail Blazer and Pioneer in the Japanese Surf Culture, opening a Surf Shop in 1971. With a passion in Filming and Photography he was able to Capture some of Surfing’s most Historic Moments! But, it was until meeting and sponsoring Tom Curren that really put Himself and The Surf Shop on the world stage by opening a Location in Huntington Beach in the 1980’s. He not only created a very successful Surf Shop Business, but he was also a huge influence and was instrumental in the development and successes of Tom Curren. We are beyond stoked and privileged to sit down and hear his story. We welcome The Sensei - Mr.Masahiko “KITO-SAN" Kito!

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A conversation with Erik "SMELLY" Sandin_NOFX Episode #1 Mar 31, 2025

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Our guest this week is Punk Rocker and an Adrenaline Junky. With Passions like Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu, Motorcycle riding and Racing, Surfing and Shaping, this Musician and Entrepreneur has been turning passions into businesses time and time again. From Gym owner, to co-founding MotoXXX, and as of late, starting a Surfboard Label “ Pickle Stix”. This guy likes to hustle and stay busy. His Punk Band has been cranking out music for close to 40yrs and just released another Record Called “Double Album”. We welcome one of the Most Successful Legendary Punk Bands of all time “NOFX”, the Bad Ass Drummer-Erik “SMELLY" Sandin

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A conversation with Sean "FLERS" Fleuriau Mar 31, 2025

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Our guest this week has 3 Decades of experience in Action Sports as Regional, National, and

Director of Sales. 20 years of which, has been focused in the eye wear category working for

Arnette, Spy, and Filtrate. Add in experiences with working for Vans, Richer Poorer, and Salty

Crew has helped him catapult him to where he is today. We stoked to sit down and

congratulate him on his new position as US Sales Director of Rhythm…. Mr Sean “ FLERS “

Fleuriau.

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A conversation with Brad "BRIZZ" Blankinship Mar 31, 2025

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Our guest this week is an Entrepreneur with a Creative Mind and is also an Industry Powerhouse with over 20 years of experience. His resume’ includes VP of Operations at Paul Frank, President and Global General Manager at RVCA, SVP of Marketing and Product Development at Igloo and currently he is the Global GM at Quiksilver. But, his talents just don’t stop here as he also Co-Founded and sold 2 companies; C-Preme which made “Raskullz” Kids Helmets, was Acquired by BRG Sports (Bell Helmets). And Land and Sea Recreation “Yew Stuff” which made environmentally sensible coolers was Acquired by Igloo. Having held these various roles and positions in business has made him invaluable and we know he definitely has a few new business ideas cooking. We are stoked hear about his story and welcome our friend Brad “BRIZZ” Blankinship.

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A conversation with Jeff "D-BAUGH" Deffenbaugh Mar 30, 2025

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Our guest this week is one of the most successful Surfers to come out of Huntington Beach. From an early age, he was winning almost every amateur contest, and was an NSSA and USA Team member. He was destined to go Pro. He quickly climbed the pro ranks on the Bud Tour right out of high school and found himself competing on the WTC within a couple of years. Juggling a young family and while travel 9/10 months a year was a lot to handle having a young family, so after a couple of years on tour, he made a commitment to stay home to raise his kids. He took his Competitiveness and Drive and searched and took risks to find the right career. From Loan officer, to buying and running a Pro-am Surf Series, to a Surf Industry Rep, and now owning his own Pool Service Company. He is a work horse in and out of the water. A Team Captain for our HB Boardriders Club, we welcome our good friend Jeff “DBAUGH” Deffenbaugh.

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A conversation with Ryan "KINGY" Kingman Mar 30, 2025

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Our guest this week has quite the list of accomplishments. Brand Team Manager, Strategist of Athlete Career Management, Media, Brand awareness and Business development. He spent 10 years at Element as Director of Global Marketing, and then Co-Founder and was Chief Marketing Officer at Stance Socks. Later he worked at Igloo as VP of Playmate & Partnership/Collaboration Division. He continues to focus his expertise and life experiences as a Consultant, Strategic Developer, and as a Partner at “Studio Remains”. We welcome the -Never Stop Building - Mr. Ryan “KINGY” Kingman to the show.

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A conversation with Thomas "THOS" Carson of Bear Flag Fish Company Mar 30, 2025

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Our guest this week grew up in and on the water. Growing up having a family boat, life

revolved around fishing. From scrubber, deck hand, to chef, second captain, and eventually

captain, he has done it all. With years of experiences in the restaurant industry and working

under great a chef like “Tim Johnson” at Zenbu Sushi….. It is to no surprise that he now has a

restaurant and named after his Dad’s Boat “Bear Flag”. It is one of our favorite places to go eat

at and highly recommend visiting one of their 3 locations… we welcome Bear Flag Fish Co,

owner Thomas “Thos” Carson to the show.

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